“In the event that you’re short on inspiration for Christmas gift-giving this year, I’ve put together some ideas made up of favourites from our home. Some are big, some are small; some are practical and some are thoughtful. All are from local stores and the kind staff at each one are there to serve you […]
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by Dr. Kristen Bovee – Peninsula Naturopathic Clinic, Hydrate IV Wellness Centre – As the season comes quickly upon us plans for festive cooking also come to mind. As a naturopathic doctor I am always looking for foods that are not only delicious but also pack a punch when it comes to health and healing.
by Ron Balske – Style Coast by Sidney Casuals – At this time of year, when it’s the season for visiting, there’s nothing worse than taking off your shoes at the door and finding tired old socks with holes in the toes. Rather than having to hide in the corner, a pair of fun, flashy
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by Cassidy Nunn – Even though I went to school for writing and journalism, I’d never really experienced what goes on behind the scenes to create a monthly publication such as Seaside Magazine. It’s a lot of hard work, tight deadlines and collaboration, but every month it’s so exciting to see the finished product in
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by Tina Kelly – Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea – Happy Tin Anniversary to us! We’ve been on a celebratory high since last summer – we turned 10! Traditionally, the 10th anniversary would be acknowledged with tin or aluminum; these materials were chosen to represent resilience, durability and flexibility. While we may think our
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by Cassidy Nunn – Nestled off Downey Road in North Saanich, down a lovely long driveway bordered by massive green pasture, you’ll find the horse boarding facility Downey Farm. The 20.3-acre property has been lovingly owned and operated by Iris and Mark Benson for the past 26 years, and although horses came into their lives
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by Laura Waters – Snowdon House, Gourmet & Gifts – Christmas is a very busy time of year. We seem to fill the whole month of December and then have nothing on the radar come January. It seems to me it would be much nicer if we could even it out throughout the year more
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by Brad Armstrong – Pacific Ninja Gym – Summer is but a memory, the fall has almost come and gone and winter gets closer and closer by the day. As the weather deteriorates and the temperatures drop we all tend to go inside and hibernate, especially children and teenagers. With temptations like video games,YouTube and
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by Anne Miller – We see daily reminders of how the last few generations have injured our precious earth and left the ruins for our children and grandchildren to clean up – if it’s possible. “OK boomer” has become a new meme which mocks a generation that, in large part, seems out of touch with
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by Paula Kully – News, changes, updates, launches? Email news@seasideamagazine.ca. 40 & FABULOUS! Youthful by NatureDon’t you love Sidney Natural Foods? You can just smell the health and goodness as soon as you walk in the door. This year, they are celebrating their 41st anniversary. Along with that, they have been nominated in two categories
